Administrative Asst/Exec Sec

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Work Tasks

• Plan and schedule meetings
• Open mail and write letters
• Manage projects and write reports
• Order office supplies and equipment repairs
• Work in large and small office settings
• Work with computers, schedules, forms, records, office machines

Salary, Size & Growth

• $52,000 average per year ($25.00 per hour)
• A very large occupation (1,132,100 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.3% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A high school diploma and skills in office practices
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree with knowledge of office software
• Skills/Courses: Extensive knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database management
• Certification/Licensing: The Institute for Certifying Secretaries offers a test for a Certified Professional Secretary (CPS).